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Timothy Johnston\u2019s art<\/a> isn\u2019t just something you hang on a wall\u2014it\u2019s something you feel. Known for his aerial landscapes that capture the emotional energy of Australia\u2019s coastlines, deserts, and reefs, Timothy\u2019s work sits at the intersection of beauty and purpose. His latest collaboration with ooGee Australia<\/a> brings that vision into a whole new medium: handcrafted hats that blend design, conservation, and story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

In this conversation, Timothy shares how daily connection to nature fuels his creativity, why the Great Barrier Reef is his lifelong muse, and how wearable art can do more than just look good\u2014it can help restore what we risk losing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with your mornings \u2014 how do you usually begin the day? Are there any creative or grounding routines that help you get into the right headspace?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The view from my apartment never gets old. I wake up to a sweeping outlook of Balmoral Beach, Clontarf, and the Sydney Heads stretching towards Manly. There\u2019s something innately inspiring about starting the day with that kind of horizon\u2014it pulls you out of your head and into the bigger picture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most mornings, I\u2019ll grab a coffee and head to the beach for a swim or a run. I need to connect with nature daily\u2014it resets me, creatively and emotionally. When I\u2019m working in Los Angeles, I keep that rhythm going. Topanga Canyon near Malibu is one of my favourite places to run and recharge. And yes, coffee is fairly non-negotiable wherever I am. Nature and caffeine\u2014that\u2019s the dual fuel that gets me moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve had a fascinating journey, from music to visual art. How did that path evolve, and what led you to aerial landscapes as your signature style?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From a young age, I saw the world in layers\u2014colour, emotion, form. I painted under the mentorship of Max Watters OAM in the Hunter Valley from the age of seven. Max taught me to build my work in layers, to let the process breathe. That early foundation shaped everything. What many people don\u2019t know is that music was just as central to me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I sang, toured, and even made it to the finals of Australian Idol<\/em> in 2009. I had offers in the UK and spent a few years pursuing a recording career. I still love music deeply\u2014it\u2019s just another language for storytelling. But it wasn\u2019t until my business partner helped me take a leap of faith that art became my full-time path. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within six months of her support and belief in my work, I was painting professionally. My aerial abstraction style really came into focus after being named a national finalist in the 2017 Macquarie Group Emerging Artist Prize. Michael Johnson, the acclaimed painter, told me: \u201cYour paintings have that special element of capturing energy that intrinsically makes you an artist.\u201d<\/em> That was a turning point. It gave me the confidence to trust the abstract, emotional energy in my work and to dive deeper into interpreting landscape from above\u2014the ocean, the reef, the desert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ooGee Art Series blends your work with handcrafted hats. What drew you to this collaboration, and what story did you want the pieces to tell?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When ooGee reached out, it felt less like a pitch and more like a shared language. Like my paintings, their hats are rooted in the Australian landscape\u2014designed for movement, protection, and purpose. We both honour the land through craft, and that made the collaboration feel instantly right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This collection brings my work off the wall and into the world. It\u2019s wearable storytelling\u2014art that travels with you. Each hat carries fragments of the reef, tones from the desert, and a sense of place. The result is something personal but practical, poetic but grounded. And best of all, it gives back\u2014to the ecosystems that inspire it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designs like Wistari Reef are layered with history and purpose. Can you share more about how you approached translating conservation themes into wearable art?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For me, the Great Barrier Reef is like Monet\u2019s garden\u2014a lifelong muse. It\u2019s an evolving masterpiece that never looks the same twice. I\u2019m drawn to the interplay of light, texture, and fragility. In many ways, it reminds me of opals\u2014alive with shifting colour and beauty. My friend Valerie Taylor AM, a pioneering conservationist, once told me that science confirms the ocean is the source of all life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That truth drives my work. Her underwater photography from the 1970s\u2014particularly a shot of Wistari Reef\u2014sparked one of my paintings, which later appeared on the sails of the Sydney Opera House for World Ocean Day. To now see that same reef woven into a hat design is a full-circle moment. It\u2019s art with memory, meaning, and movement. Each piece in this collection is a small, wearable reminder of why the reef matters\u2014and why it needs our protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project supports Taronga\u2019s Reef Recovery Program. How important is it to you that your work contributes to environmental or social causes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I believe creativity should contribute to something bigger. In 2019, I collaborated with award-winning marine photographer Charlotte Piho in LA to create a body of work celebrating green sea turtles and migrating humpback whales. That project opened the door to something deeper: art as environmental activism. That\u2019s how CollaborOCEANS<\/em> was born\u2014a creative collective that unites artists, athletes, and thought leaders to champion ocean conservation. We tell stories that move people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, with Olympian Sam Fricker as Youth Patron, we launched the first Youth Ocean Carnival<\/em>, bringing together 33 schools at Luna Park Sydney to inspire action through art, music, and peer-led storytelling. So when ooGee\u2019s Art Series began supporting Taronga\u2019s Reef Recovery Program, it was more than a collaboration\u2014it was a continuation of that mission. Each hat helps fund critical restoration work on the reef. These aren\u2019t just coral structures; they\u2019re the basis of life on Earth. To protect them through art feels like a calling answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve brought your work into an entirely new medium. What did you learn about craftsmanship or collaboration through the process with ooGee?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As an artist, I\u2019m always looking to push boundaries\u2014so translating a painting into something tactile, something people wear, was a fascinating shift. I\u2019ve loved diving into the craftsmanship behind ooGee\u2019s process. Every hat is handmade, every detail considered. That mirrors the way I paint: slowly, with layers, texture, and intention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ooGee team brought a level of respect and detail that made the transition seamless. They didn\u2019t just print art on fabric\u2014they reinterpreted it in a way that honoured the original emotion and energy. It\u2019s been incredibly rewarding to see my work take on new form and function\u2014now it doesn\u2019t just hang on a wall, it walks out into the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, what advice would you give to other creatives looking to expand their work into new formats or industries while staying true to their vision?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Know your story. That\u2019s where it all begins. Write it down. Revisit it often. The clearer you are on what makes your creative voice unique, the easier it becomes to translate that vision across mediums\u2014whether that\u2019s fashion, film, music, or design. Don\u2019t be afraid to evolve\u2014but do it from a place of authenticity. When your story is strong, it can stretch into new spaces without losing its truth. And surround yourself with people who respect the craft. Collaboration should feel like an extension, not a compromise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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